Life as a teenager is already a challenge. Life as a mute only adds to the chaos, but for Aubrielle Matthews, it’s just a regular day. Balancing being a gold medal gymnast, a social pariah, and backlash for her mutism is nothing new.

If that wasn't already enough, throw in Riverback Heights alum Lynx Peak.

Lynx is the golden boy who returns with some unfinished business. Despite his popularity, he faces demons from his past. On the outside, he’s handsome and rich with a carefree aura, but that’s just on the outside. Much darker and haunted things lie beneath. Lynx knew his return wouldn’t be a warm welcome, but he was shocked by all the changes in the town that never changes.

Can Brie and Lynx find the strength to overcome the poison that is Riverback Heights?

Will Lynx be able to right the wrongs of his past?

Can Brie find the voice the town stole from her? 

The Balancing Act was created by AZW, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

The Balancing Act

Looking the girl of your dreams in the eyes should be a wonderful thing. Yet, Brie’s amber eyes held nothing but betrayal, pain, and uncertainty. The only way for her to trust me was for her to talk to Oliver himself and I just thank the heavens that he was in the mood for social interaction.


“I-I didn’t mean to scare you,” Oliver apologized.


Sh*t, I hadn’t really thought this through. Brie doesn’t speak, and Oliver can barely remember that his name is Oliver at times. Should I have just let her think the worst of me instead of bringing her here with me?


“Brie doesn’t talk,” I informed him.


The last thing we needed was anyone getting their feelings riled up due to a misunderstanding. More so Oliver and his emotional state. We’ve been working on getting a handle on his emotions, but every day is a work in progress, especially when he forgets what we worked on the day before.


Chapter 29: Confessions